Social Studies
6th: This week students began their study of Europe. They started out with map to identify the locations of European countries and the physical geography of the continent. This gave students the opportunity to boost their map skills and apply their understanding of the Five Themes of Geography. Next week students will learn about the governments, history, economics and cultures of European countries and their people.
7th: During the final week before Spring Break, Texas History students will complete a project that covers the Early Statehood Era. The project will be completed in class on March 6-8. Remember, the nine weeks ends on March 10!
8th: This week we finished reviewing President Jackson’s administration as well as the westward expansion of America. Next week, we will begin analyzing the causes of the Civil War, and conclude the week with our Mock Social Studies STAAR test on Thursday & Friday, March 9-10. HEADS UP! Geography Test #4 is on Friday, May 12.
ATTENTION PARENTS & STUDENTS:
We are excited to let you know that beginning on Tuesday, March 21 our U.S. History STAAR Academy will commence. We will have interactive lessons and activities for students to apply their critical thinking & analyzing skills to enhance their understanding of U.S. History. The Tuesday & Thursday sessions are content based and Wednesday sessions are test taking strategies. Each session will last from 4:05 - 5:15 PM.
Click to view the U.S. History STAAR Academy Flyer for details such as dates, times and the U.S. History STAAR Academy Sign-up Form. If your student is planning to attend any sessions, please have them fill out the sign-up form.
We look forward to seeing your student(s) in the coming weeks. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s U.S. History teacher.
Math
6th: This week On level Math students will begin finding the area of 2D shapes while our Advanced Math students will move on to data analysis. Thank you all for your support with our 6th graders. We are close to learning all of our TEKS for 6th grade.
7th: This week, Advanced 7th Grade Mathematicians will apply their knowledge of surface area using three-dimensional figures and wrapping up this unit with a Summative Assessment on Monday March 6th. On Level 7th Grade Mathematicians will apply their knowledge of surface area using two-dimensional net shapes and review any misconceptions about geometric measurements.
8th: This week 8th Grade On Level Math Scholars will be exploring the concept of contrasting bivariate sets of data, constructing scatter plots then describing the data, and using trend lines to approximate linear relationships between bivariate sets of data to make predictions.
Algebra: Algebra Students will continue Unit 9, Transforming and Solving Quadratic Functions. This will involve explaining how changes in function notation effect the graph of a quadratic.
RELA
- 6th: This week students will be introduced to the book club. We will begin the week with a book tasting, and students will be grouped based on their interests. Students will analyze the elements of plot, character development, and setting within their book club.
- 7th: This week students will continue their independent reading during the first 10 minutes of class. The students will analyze character development and literary devices. They will also begin part two of their book club project, creating a podcast
- 8th: This week students will continue their independent reading with their book club book or book of choice during the first 10 minutes of class. Students will select an author from a provided list to imitate their craft moves and style while expressing their own voice.
Science
6th: This week scientists will take their test over plate tectonics and the rock cycle on Monday. On Wednesday students will begin their biology unit and explore what makes something living.
7th: This week 7th grade scientists will continue to work on mastering classifying organisms through dichotomous keys. Then they will begin to explore how energy flows through an ecosystem.
8th: This week 8th grade scientists will continue to explore Newton’s 3 Laws of motion. On Tuesday and Wednesday students will take their Science Interim test.
State Assessment & Testing (STAAR)
***No visitors or deliveries will be permitted
on STAAR Testing days!!!!
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) test is being redesigned to make the test more tightly aligned to the classroom experience.
The STAAR redesign is a result of House Bill (HB) 3906 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019. The Texas Education Agency (TEA), working with a wide range of education stakeholders, including the Assessment Education Advisory Committee, has been exploring the most instructionally supportive approach to implementing these changes. The redesign will be implemented in the state summative assessments administered in the 2022–2023 school year.
The STAAR redesign includes several components:
For more information about how the STAAR redesign improves alignment to the classroom experience, hear what teachers are saying, reference the STAAR Redesign February 2022 Presentation (PDF, posted 3/7/22), or see below for more information about each component. For answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ), please reference the STAAR Redesign FAQ (PDF, updated 8/30/22). You may access the STAAR online testing platform for practice here.
Yearbooks are still on sale! Yearbooks are $40 between now and the end of the school year until supplies last. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to own a piece of this amazing year at WMS! If you have any questions, please contact Hannah Russell (hannah.russell@humbleisd.net)
6th grade officially meets Tuesdays after school until 4:45.
7th and 8th grade officially meets Thursday after school until 4:45
Students are welcome to come other days upon request until 4:45
Please contact me with any questions! ggabel@humbleisd.net
6th grade meets on Tuesdays in RM 210 from 4:00-4:45
7th/8th grade meets on Thursday in RM 210 from 4:00-4:45
- We meet on Tuesdays in RM 216 from 4-5:30pm
Incoming 6th Graders for the 2023-2024 School Year:
Instrument Fittings for students to be fitted for beginner instruments for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Use the link below to select a window of time. At least 1 parent and the student needs to be in attendance.
March 22, 4:30-6:30 Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon. Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba Click Here to Sign Up for Mar 22, 2023
March 29 4:30-6:30 Percussion Evaluations and Make-up for all Instruments
Click Here to Sign Up for Mar 29, 2023
Please Explore the Be Part of the Band Website. Have students complete the Matching Tool Survey by Friday March 17. This website has videos of all of the beginner instruments and has lots of information for parents as well. Be Part of the Band
Current Beginner Band Classes
We have begun working on Solos in each of the Beginner Classes in preparation of our Band Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 17th During Band Classes.
Dates coming up
March 24th 6th Grade BAND Big Rivers Trip payment due
April 17th Solo and Ensemble Contest During Band Classes
April 20th Vertical Percussion Concert 6:30 PM SCHS PAC
April 21st Food Truck Block Party (Venue TBD) All Band students 6-8 will participate in this event. Performance times announced after Spring Break
May 1-5 Auditions for 2023-2024 School Year Band Placement
May 3rd 6th Grade BAND Big Rivers Trip 8:30-2:00.
May 16th Spring Band Concert @6:30 WMS Competition Gym
Symphonic Band:
Tuesday March 7th UIL Concert and Sightreading 2:00 PM KPark HS
Send Concert Attire in Garment Bag (Please label with Students Name)
April 8th Six Flags Band/Theater Spring Trip Payments Duen
April 17th Solo and Ensemble Contest During Classes
April 20th Vertical Percussion Concert 6:30 PM SCHS PAC
April 21st Food Truck Block Party (Venue TBD) All Band students 6-8 will participate in this event. Performance times announced after Spring Break
May 1-5 Auditions for 2023-2024 School Year Band Placement
May 16th Spring Band Concert @6:30 WMS Competition Gym
May 22nd Six Flags Band/Theater Trip 5:30AM-11:00PM
Honors Band
March 6th Honors Band UIL Parent Concert 7:00 WMS Theater
March 8th UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest 1:30 Performance
April 8th Six Flags Band/Theater Spring Trip Payments Duen
April 17th Solo and Ensemble Contest During Classes
April 20th Vertical Percussion Concert 6:30 PM SCHS PAC
April 21st Food Truck Block Party (Venue TBD) All Band students 6-8 will participate in this event. Performance times announced after Spring Break
May 1-5 Auditions for 2023-2024 School Year Band Placement
May 11th Performance Recording Session at Moore Opera House TBA
May 16th Spring Band Concert @6:30 WMS Competition Gym
May 22nd Six Flags Band/Theater Trip 5:30AM-11:00PM
8th Graders
March 25 8:30-11:30 AM Marching Blitz SCHS see brochure sent home
March 28th Physicals scheduled for all 8th graders participating in Marching Band Information about transportation sent home soon
April 24th -May 5th Auditions for the 2023-2024 School Year During Classes
April 25th, 27th & May 2, 4 Percussion Pad Camp
May 18th 4:30-6:00 PM Freshman Marching Camp
May 31-June 2 7:30am -2:30pm High School Percussion Camp
March 7 - FYO Solo Contest from 5-7 PM. Specific times were emailed and can be found here: FYO Solo Times 22-23
Black belts are next week. Party for black belt recipients next Friday!
Congratulations to the UIL groups on fantastic results at their UIL Concert and Sight-reading Evaluations. All three groups earned the Sweepstakes award - top rating of superior in both the concert and sight-reading portions!
Here is the Spring Choir itinerary for all of the WMS Choirs. Please put these very important dates on your calendar!
Cub Choir
Saturday, April 22nd- Solo and Ensemble
Saturday. April 29th- Fine Arts Festival
Choir Spring Trips (6th, 7th & 8th) - TBD in May
Thursday, May 18th- Cub Concert @ 7:00 pm
Bel Canto Chorus, Adagio Chorus, Dolce Chorus & Treble Choir
Thursday, April 13th- Spring Concert @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 22nd- Solo and Ensemble
Choir Spring Trips (6th, 7th & 8th) - TBD in May
Tuesday, May 9th- Pop Show @ 7:00 pm
AUDITIONS! WMS Theatre will be performing The SpongeBob Musical for the Spring musical! ALL WOODCREEK STUDENTS are invited to audition for an acting or backstage role! Students interested in auditioning for either should come to the info meeting on Thursday, March 9th, 4 - 4:45 in the amphitheatre. Audition info and packets will be made available at that time.
EARLY PARENT PICK-UP
If you are planning to pick-up your child early, you must do so BEFORE 3:15 PM. You must have an administrators' approval if you are in need of picking up your child after the 3:15 PM cut-off time.
WMS Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Morning Wandering & Tardy Consequences
Below are the consequences that will be assigned for tardies:
- 1st & 2nd Tardy: Warnings
- 3rd & 4th Tardy: Parent Phone Call & After-School Detention
- 5th & 6th Tardy: Parent Conference & Thursday Class Assigned
- 7th+ Tardy: ISS Assigned and Intervention Planned w/Parents
STUDENT IDs
Cell phones must not be visible during school hours unless they are being used in the classroom for instructional purposes, as determined by the teacher.
- 1st Offense: Parent will be contacted & the phone will be returned to the student at the end of the day.
- 2nd Offense: Parent will be contacted & the phone will ONLY be returned to the parent.
- 3rd Offense: Parent will be contacted, the phone will ONLY be returned to a parent/guardian, & ISS will be assigned to the student.
- 4th Offense: Parent will be contacted, cell phone will be checked-in daily & returned to the student at the end of the school day.
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